Republic Indemnity Co. v. Schofield

Opinion

PARRILLI, J.

Does an employer’s liability policy designating a corporation as the sole named insured automatically extend “named insured” status to the corporation’s officers, directors and employees? We conclude it does not.

Appellants filed a cross-complaint against Republic Indemnity Company of America (Republic) and others for breach of insurance contract and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Republic on the ground appellants were not “named insureds” within the meaning of the Republic policies. We agree with…